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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.91, 2,257.57 and 465.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.91, 2,257.57 and 465.00 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.91 : 2,257.57 = 465.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.91/2,257.57 = 465.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.91x = 2,257.57 × 465.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.91x = 1,049,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,758.76/1,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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